Wilderness Fitness Podcast with Dr. Rob Minturn PT, CSCS

"That's a pain in the neck."  Literally.  Who the hell likes waking up with neck pain? In this episode, I highlight a few ideas for you to improve neck stiffness, and back stiffness, so you can wake up and hit the ground running each morning.  Neck Rotation Exercise Back Mobility Shoulder Mobility Wilderness Readiness Quiz Wilderness Fitness Institute

You have to sprint to build speed. That's the basic principle of specificity for exercise programming. You also have to sprint to build your endurance engine. The benefits of improving endurance through sprinting are fairly minute. However, the injury prevention aspect of sprints to build endurance are pretty hard to argue against having them in your training program. Tune in to hear why! Wilderne...

We're in an imaging epidemic. Everyone feels they "need" to see what's going you. The truth is, you really don't...most of the time. I also discuss loading a nagging injury to make the tissue adapt.  "Just going to rest it" is the absolute wrong approach and I briefly explain why later in the episode! Wilderness Readiness Quiz Wilderness Fitness Institute

Justin has a long standing history of performing, coaching, and programming CrossFit workouts.  I have received a few questions on how to tell if a gym is legit or not, so I wanted to bring Justin on the podcast to discuss this.  Plus, Justin is the guy programming the Spicy Saturday workouts, so ya'll can now put a face to the name. Enjoy! Wilderness Readiness Quiz Wilderness Fitness Institute

I had the pleasure of learning from Audrey about the entire process that goes into creating a clean looking skull mount.  She has been involved with taxidermy work since a young age, so skull work was a niche she wanted to tap into.  The cleaning, degreasing, and whitening process may surprise you with the little intricacies and nuances the process takes to create a lifelong, eye-candy type skull....

Louise and I discuss field care and home care guidelines to ensure you are delivering her a product she can turn into a beautiful piece of art that lasts for a lifetime.  Louise has won many awards for her taxidermy art, in a very short period of time.  Western and whitetail hunts ought to give this episode a listen for ideal ways to ensure the hide is in the best shape possible when you deliver i...

In this episode, I cover the "safe" category of exercises for pregnant momma's to partake in. The answer may shock you! I also dive into modifications of common exercises utilized in workouts for pregnant women.  Wilderness Readiness Quiz Wilderness Fitness Institute

Kim, owner and founder, of Spear Strength Wellness sat down with me to cover the top aspects health she focuses on with her clients.  Kim specializes in coaching the outdoor, female athlete to better themselves to get the most of their outdoor adventures, and to give them the ability to do it well into older adulthood. Kim discusses body image, training throughout the menstrual cycle, and other fe...

In this morning's episode, I cover: What to expect for changes in your daily life and workout performance once you've started to be consistent. Tips on being a solid role model The differences between activity and exercise Everyone's ability and desire to change is different; we're all at different points in life. Some people's goal is to be able to get up from their recliner to go to the bathroom...

The Brain’s Integration of Visual Cues for Spatial Awareness: Drew and I discuss how the brain processes and integrates visual information. For example, motion on a screen, to maintain spatial awareness and balance, the brain draws a comparison to the shaky camera effects seen in movies, to the area around the TV. With movies, the brain can distinguish between actual movement and just visual motio...

Time is something we never get back.  Where are your priorities at? Do you need to find a different environment to be in? Who's counting on you to set a solid, positive example?  I hear this phrase every day at work. No-one has time for things they don't see as a priority. Either your health is a performance enhancing priority and a luxury now; or, it is inhibiting and a priority of nuisance later...

Mastering the Art of Walking Through the Woods: A Guide for New Hunters Hunting isn’t just about shooting animals, it’s about having the skills to navigate through the woods quickly, and efficiently.  It’s about slowing down the pace of life, and getting to be present in the moment. Ken also enjoys incorporating the organ meats into his diet for the high nutrient density, especially liver pate. Hi...

Dr. Trevor and I sit down for a conversation about training with symptoms. We both have a passion for keeping folks healthy, and in the gym, which is vital for someone to progress through the stages of healing. Just like priming a lawnmower, sometimes we need a little warm-up to get ourselves going.  Be mindful of numbers, while not getting caught up in numbers when it comes to your training and s...

Jaden and I sit down to discuss some key aspects folks new to the western hunting tag application system should consider. Exploring hunting units from the comfort of your own home thanks to some creative e-scouting techniques. Virtual tours and online resources have been a key for planning western adventures. Developing a plan to execute is important to save money and time during the application s...

Parenting preemies isn’t easy. From delayed milestones to constant doctor visits, it’s a rollercoaster ride. If the diagnosis of ADHD comes up, you may want to look deeper at the root cause.  Children are prone to sleep disorders, like adults. Their growth and development depend on a lot of sleep.  Before medication is prescribed, a sleep study may be a warranted.  Advocate for your children.  Why...

On this episode, Jay and I continue our conversation about sleep and consider things like booze, urinating at night, and C-PAPs in the backcountry.  The topics we discuss can easily be utilized on car camping trips, 3D archery events, or trips away from home for family vacations.  I learned a few new things about sleep. I hope you take away a nugget or two of information to optimize your sleep hab...

Tonight I sat down to talk about lifting belts and how they are beneficial for folks to use in the weight room. I cover how to use them, the fitting, the do's and don'ts, and touch on how the women's health/pelvic floor space can properly use them for progression.  Wilderness Readiness Quiz Wilderness Fitness Institute

Today Jay Rodney, sleep specialist, and I sit down and cover part I of a 3 part series on sleep. Jay has an abundance of knowledge about sleep working in healthcare, specifically the sleep lab, and was gracious enough to sit down with for for 2.5 hours on a summer, Friday evening to talk sleep. In part I, Jay and I cover topics such as athletic performance, sleep apnea, blood pressure, alcohol, se...

Diaphragmatic breathing has a lot to do with someone's overall pain experience. Whether it's low back pain, neck pain, pain after surgery, chronic pain, or any kind of pain; breathing can greatly influence the brain's perception of what you're doing or what position your body is in for the better or worse. Proper breathing technique will enhance your cardio performance for your workouts to make yo...

On this episode, I sit down with MAF owner, founder, and CEO; Brandon Waddell to discuss what Mountain Archery Fest is, all each event has to offer, and the family friendly environment he creates at these events.    Brandon comes from a large family, so he 100% understands what's it's like to have a passion for something that tends to pull husbands, fathers, wives, and moms away from the rest of t...

Jaden and I first met at the Antelope Butte, Mountain Archery Fest event in Wyoming a few years ago. He started a company, HuntsWest, to teach folks how to plan and logistically prepare for a western hunting adventure.  Jaden is a wealth of knowledge. He and I sit down to briefly highlight what he does. He will definitely be a guest back on the podcast in the near future! In the meantime, shoot hi...

Born out of the passion for fitness, archery, and hunting, BMAC has been a steadily growing event in the midwest. Now with 5 events, Brian has grown BMAC into several different styles of archery to help prepare the flat-landers for the rugged terrain the west has to offer.  Starting in January, the Quiver Shiver is the first event of the year to kick things off. Then in April, the Endurance event...

Armando, like many others in the hunting industry, is someone I ran into at a Mountain Archery Fest event summer of 2022. Him and his business partner, Doug, have developed a solution to carrying your bow, rifle, and tripod.  If you're a western hunter, you know carrying your bow sucks..and so does carrying your rifle and tripod.  Check these guys out and they may be the next solution to your hunt...

Lathan is a guy I crossed paths with at a Mountain Archery Fest event last summer. He's been in the hemp industry for 5 years, and is now creating his own CBD products with plants they've grown in southwest Colorado.  Check out his Free Resources Wilderness Readiness Quiz Wilderness Fitness Institute

In this podcast we talk about what Red Patch Outdoors brings to the hunting industry. Their modular designs make their equipment versatile and simple. We touch on the School of Hard Nocks offered at a few of the Mountain Archery Fest events. Best of all, they're giving out free hugs at the Western Hunt Expo. Tune in and Enjoy! Wilderness Readiness Quiz Wilderness Fitness Institute